Join us in promoting poison awareness
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Watch Close Calls with CPCS to learn more
Watch our “Close Calls with CPCS” 2026 video series on our social media channels, where our poison experts highlight real‑world scenarios on trending poison topics.
Topics will include the following:
- Toxic Wild Mushrooms
- Nitrous Oxide Dangers (laughing gas/whippets)
- Kratom and 7-Hydroxy-Compounds
- Pediatric Poisoning Prevention
- Gardening Safety
Watch the video series on the Cal Poison Facebook Page, Cal Poison Instagram Page or Cal Poison YouTube Channel. Videos will be posted daily, Monday through Friday, from March 16–20, 2026.
Participate in Rattlesnake Awareness Day
Dr. Rais Vohra, Medical Director of California Poison Control System Fresno/Madera Division, will be at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo on March 19, 2026 at 11:00am to facilitate a live demonstration on rattlesnake safety, first aid tips, and how to get help in the event of a bite.
If you can’t be there in-person, watch the recording on the Cal Poison Facebook Page or Cal Poison YouTube Channel the week following the event.
Browse community activities
Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 15-21, 2026. Find more on Facebook @FIRMunity, on X @firmunity_, or YouTube @firmunity.
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership (FCCP), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 15-21, 2026. Find more on Facebook @FolsomCordovaCommunityPartnership, on Instagram @thefccp, or X at @thefccp.
Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start, a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 15-21, 2026. Find more on Facebook @voalaca or on X @voalaca.
Collaborating partners and support
The California Poison Control System collaborates with community organizations throughout California. Contact the Health Education Program team ([email protected]) for partnership opportunities and presentation requests.
Thank you to our partners for their continued support: Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, Folsom Cordova Community Partnership, and Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start.
Governor's Proclamation
National Poison Prevention Week 2026 is supported by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the Governor of California. View the 2025 Governor’s Proclamation for Poison Prevention Week.
During National Poison Prevention Week, I encourage all Californians to educate themselves about potentially harmful substances in the home and take action to protect their loved ones from being exposed.
Governor Gavin Newsom
